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ferocious

[fuh-roh-shuhs] / fəˈroʊ ʃəs /


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Easily the most ferocious song in Mellencamp’s catalog.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Draper is one of the sport’s most ferocious young talents, considered a challenger to Sinner and Alcaraz.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

It was one of the most ferocious statements ever aimed at the holder of that position.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Extreme weather in the days before the final including ferocious storms, plus flooding and smoke from Canadian forest fires distracted many in the Big Apple.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

As the sound of the wind tapered off, a ferocious roar echoed across the yard.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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